About Elizabeth H.

About Elizabeth

Hi there, and I am glad you found my profile! My name is Elizabeth, and I truly believe in progressive education as a means to help you reach your ultimate goals through learning. I am a private guitar and academic instructor and have been safely working with children for 12 years now, adults too! I strongly believe in excellence and with that comes sacrifice in areas of discipline and practice; I have such a strong belief in these principles because I truly care about you and your success. I really do, and this is why I require so much from you!

I have been singing, songwriting, and playing guitar for about 10 years now. I am a savvy instructor and have been honing the craft of songwriting and melody formation over my guitar for over 8 years now. I am sure that we can reach whatever aspiring goals you have set for yourself. I also ha

ve a strong jazz and theory background.

I look forward to working with you and being a part of your future success as a performing artist!

I provide well-structured lesson plans designed to take students from beginner to advanced levels, lessons are custom tailored to the student’s interests, goals, and particular learning style. Whether you are interested in learning to play the acoustic/electric guitar or are an aspiring songwriter, I have the perfect program that will cover all of the fundamentals and advanced skills.

Learn to play guitar, understand music theory, how to improvise and read music. Learn your favorite songs, write songs and marketing and music career development.

Elizabeth H.

Elizabeth H.

About Ilona M.

About Ilona

For my tutoring sessions I use skills that include goal-directedness, I teach how to organize learning in small steps and how to set them up; I always strive to motivate and engage my students to make the learning interesting and fun; I also use self-control skills to teach how to avoid distractions and I use different focusing strategies. I use positive mind set skills to teach how to use failures as a learning opportunities.

I have a Master's Degree (2012) in teaching English to speakers of other languages, and Bachelors in Music Education (2010), both from Florida Atlantic University, as well as degree in violin performance from Poland. I studied piano in Poland for 10 years & taught both piano & violin for over 20 years. I also teach flute & cello for the past 5 years, as I studied them during my Music Education program.

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teach music for over 24 years using the traditional and Suzuki methods. I am a fan of the Essential Elements 2000 for string instruments, and the Alfred's Piano Library for piano. Alfred's piano library can be used for any age as they also have books especially made for adult learners. I also like their music flash cards.For teaching music theory I mostly used Master Theory.

I personalize every lesson, and always set goals for my students. Most of my violin students are members of the Florida Youth Orchestra as well as Gold Coast Youth Orchestra and my piano students participate in Pompano Beach competition and the annual Piano Guild auditions.I teach any age and any level, and always stress that learning a new instrument is very similar to learning a new language, it needs a lot of patience, persistence and repetitions. My lessons are customized to my students needs, and are work in progress as they needs may change over time. I always remind my students that music can give them instant gratification when they learn to play favorite songs.I always encourage my students to tell me about their music preferences, so I can incorporate them in their music lessons.

*** Lesson Details ***All my tutoring sessions include reviews of previously learned material and if possible the use of technology. I use students books but often bring extra study materials if necessary.All my lessons include: technique: I like to use the Finger Power for piano students and Essential Elements for my string students, and scales for both.music theory: I use Master Theory or other books such as Hal Leonard's Piano Note spellers & Piano Music Theory books for younger ages, music flash cards to support learning notes and musical terminology, and of course the fun part performance.

Besides Essential Elements 2000 for strings I also use String Tunes and Fiddle Runners to add more fun to the lessons. For piano students I use Holiday Treats book, which comes in 2 different levels: Beginner & Intermediate, so my students have a new songs for a specific holiday.

*** Studio Equipment ***I always bring violin with me to be able to show what I teach.

*** Travel Equipment ***The students needs to have their books and assigned material ready for tutoring. Instrumental students needs to have their music books & instrument available as well as a pencil. I always stress with my students to be organized and prepared for their lesson, this way they will be able to focus better during the lesson. I bring my violin with me. I also ask that the room where the lesson takes place to be free of any distractions, such other siblings or any other noise. The quiet environment helps in faster learning.

Reviews

Radha September 29, 2017·Violin·In home

Experienced, knowledgable and persistent in teaching. I did not think I will be able to learn fast, but Ilona helps in every step. From holding the bow rightly, to using fingers, learning the language of music, she is patient and persistent. I recommend her without reservation..

Denise L. September 15, 2016·Piano·In home

wonderful and fulfilling! I enjoyed learning and will continue.
Ilona very patient and makes learning fun .

Michelle W. April 15, 2016·Violin·In home

Ilona is very nice and very knowledgeable. I look forward to learning a great deal from her.

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Ilona M.

Pompano Beach, FL 33063

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About Allen P.

About Allen

I am a University of Miami School of Music graduate with extensive experience in music education, theory, songwriting and arranging.As a winner of the Florida State Concerto Competition at 17, and having performed with some of South Florida's best singers and musicians, I offer a wealth of knowledge about how to connect music theory with music practice.

My teaching style is free-flowing and relaxed. I'm very willing to adapt to any and all situations in order to make music education work for YOU.

We offer group lessons that help young students learn socially and with fun activities. Our music reading curriculum teaches "easy success", in a one - note - at - a - time fashion.

*** Equipment

*** I have a small keyboard lab of 4 - 5 pianos for group lessons and games. It is preferred that private students have a piano or full size keyboard. We also provide games, piano accompaniment tracks, and other accessories to make lessons more interactive and fun.

*** Specialties ***Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Blues, Group Piano

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Reviews

Anthony R. September 18, 2017·Piano·In studio

In my opinion, Allen is a great piano teacher for beginners and intermediate students. Having played in churches for more than 40 years, I yearn for a more challenging piano pedagogy, i.e. Hanon # 31- 60 and Jazz theory. Nonetheless, I strongly recommend Allen IF you have children or adults who are just learning the instrument. They will benefit from his congenial personality and laid back approach.

Anthony R. August 30, 2017·Piano·In home

Allen was both knowledgeable and thorough, which I would expect from a teacher with a college degree in Music. Instead of taking up golf or tennis, I look forward to studying both piano and music theory with him. In fact, I requested that he would at least consider giving 45 minute lessons...smile.

Rozelle S. July 22, 2017·Piano·In home

I have a 9-year-old who loves the piano. I've tried a couple other teachers but no one compares to Allen when it comes to teaching my child. Allen was prompt on arrival, patient, and very professional. He understood my concerns and seemed genuinely interested in helping my child to reach the next goal. He was very knowledgeable with his piano skills and appeared to be dedicated to the profession. I'm just thrilled and I would highly recommend him!

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Allen P.

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Allen P.

Pompano Beach, FL 33063

(11)

starting at

$30
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About Paul L.

About Paul

While attending the University of Southern California, where I received my M.F.A., I worked as a writing tutor in the USC Writing Center and also taught Classical Greek Mythology. After graduation, I taught Verbal, Writing and Literature SAT classes and worked as a private tutor in a variety of subjects.

I later taught for five years at the New York Film Academy in Universal City, CA, where I taught a variety of Critical Studies classes to various levels of students, some in certificate programs and others working towards their M.F.A.

As a former English and Spanish double major, I have always enjoyed teaching at various levels. Most of my other work these days involves the writing and editing of short stories, screenplays and novels.

You’ll find that I have the education, background and experience to be an excellent instruct

or for your needs.

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Reviews

Nicolette M. September 30, 2014·Film Studies·In studio

Paul was my favorite teacher at the New York Film Academy.
Unlike most of the teachers, Mr. Paul put a lot of effort and creativity into planning his classes, which made them both stimulating and fun for us.
I also loved the fact that Mr. Paul always respected our opinions, and never made us feel stupid when we didn’t understand something. He was always very encouraging and willing to keep explaining until we got it.

I highly recommend him to anyone interested in extra lessons. He is definitely worth it!

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Paul L.

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Paul L.

Online

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starting at

$35
/ 30-min

About Luc J.

About Luc

Hello, my name is Luc, I have been teaching Business, Management and Computer classes at local colleges here in South Florida since 2012. I helped hundreds of college students and professionals reach their learning goals with private lessons. I am currently available to teach lessons at your home / my office studio and online. I love helping my students and they enjoyed my teaching.

I am still learning and improving my skills from my association with successful business owners. I attended Florida Atlantic University where I graduated in 2010 in Business Administration. As an expert in teaching, Business Management, and Computer Technology, I look forward to helping you my new or returning student achieve your goals. My teaching style is very hands-on, participative and exciting. I emphasize learning through empowerment. You will fee

l more confident and excited about the subject you are learning whether it’s Operations Management, MS Excel, Word or PowerPoint you will love it.Click on the green button to book your class with me… You will be glad you did or your money back! See you soon!Luc

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German C. July 30, 2015·Microsoft Office·In studio

Great class

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Luc J.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319

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About Maggie H.

About Maggie

Do you want to express yourself in English with fluency, accuracy, clarity, and confidence? I would love to help you. Mastering the English language may be tough, but it can also be great fun. Time spent together working towards achievement of your English language goals will be a sound investment in your personal, academic, and professional success. What are my qualifications? I hold a Master's degree in Adult Education with a concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and have over fifteen years of instructional and administrative/advisory experience in the field. Working in private language schools and in a university setting, I have taught and advised students from all over the globe, from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Kayode October 13, 2017·Accent Reduction·Online

Gloria June 19, 2017·Accent Reduction·Online

Maggie is patient to correct every detail of my pronunciation. She is the instructor I need!

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